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Newegg Respectfully Disagrees With Best Buy's Claims To "Geek" Trademark

Newegg Respectfully Disagrees With Best Buy's Claims To "Geek" Trademark

By Chris Morran June 13, 2011

Last week, we told you about Best Buy sending a cease and desist letter to Newegg.com over its use of the word “geek” on shirts and other marketing materials and Newegg’s ad featuring someone that looks like a Best Buy employee. Well, over the weekend, Newegg posted its response to big blue’s allegations. [More]

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Best Buy Issues Cease & Desist Over Newegg.com's Use Of The Word "Geek"

Best Buy Issues Cease & Desist Over Newegg.com's Use Of The Word "Geek"

By Chris Morran June 9, 2011

The folks at Best Buy are none too happy with electronics e-tailer Newegg.com. The boys in blue believe that their online competitor stepped over a trademarked line by using the word “geek” and by making fun of inept Best Buy staffers in a TV ad. [More]

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